Magnetized beverage container holder

ABSTRACT

A beverage container holder is disclosed which includes a magnet within the sleeve of a beverage container holder. The beverage container holder, along with any beverage container placed in the beverage container holder, may be mounted on any mounting surface having an associated ferrous material. The beverage container holder is held in place due to the force of the magnetic interaction between the magnet and the mounting surface.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates generally to holders for beveragecontainers, and more specifically, to a magnetized beverage containerholder used to secure a beverage container to a surface.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] In numerous situations, for several reasons, people drinkbeverages from beverage containers, such as boating, tailgating,working, etc. For example, while boating a person may be exposed to heatand sun for several hours, and remaining hydrated is important. In manyof these situations, finding a place to store the beverage container inwhich the container will not be inadvertently spilled or knocked overcan be problematic. On a boat, for example, simply placing a beveragecontainer on a flat surface is often unsatisfactory since the containermay tip over as a result from typical movement of the boat rocking onthe water. Likewise, when operating heavy machinery during constructionor farming operations one might find it difficult or even impossible toretain a beverage without spilling. Similarly, at picnics or otheroutdoor gatherings, placing a beverage container on the ground mayresult in spilling as a result of a person or animal inadvertentlykicking the container.

[0003] Numerous container holders exist which attempt to solve theabove-mentioned problems. For example, holders exist for the attachmentto platforms, such as boats, in which a beverage container may beplaced. Such holders are typically secured to the platform by screws,for example. While such a holder provides a place for container storage,it also has disadvantages. For example, the holder is permanentlysecured in one place on the platform, thus providing limited flexibilityfor storing such beverage containers. While additional holders may beinstalled in areas which are most convenient for such storage, theadditional holders may cause clutter in those areas. Furthermore, if aperson wishes to be in an area which does not have a holder installed,that person must either hold the container, or store the container inarea which does have a holder, which may be inconvenient for the persondue to having to move to the other area every time they wish to drinkfrom the container. Accordingly, it would be beneficial to have a holderfor a beverage container which is able to be moved from place to placewith relative ease, and which helps to prevent inadvertent spilling ofthe beverage container.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0004] These and other needs are addressed by the various embodimentsand configurations of the present invention. The invention provides amethod and apparatus for mounting a beverage container holder to amounting surface. The beverage container holder includes a magnet andmay be mounted to any mounting surface which contains a ferrous materialin sufficient quantity to produce sufficient attraction to the magnet tosecure and hold the beverage container holder, and beverage container,to the mounting surface.

[0005] In one aspect, the present invention provides a beveragecontainer holder including a holder which is adapted to receive abeverage container, and a magnet operatively associated with the holderand operable to interact with a mounting surface. The magnet is operableto secure the holder to the mounting surface such that the side of thebeverage container is at least substantially parallel to the mountingsurface. The mounting surface may be substantially vertical, thusholding the beverage container holder and beverage container in asubstantially upright position. In one embodiment, the holder includes apouch on the holder adapted to receive the magnet and secure the magnetto the holder. In another embodiment, the magnet is secured to theholder using adhesive. In another embodiment, the magnet is embeddedwithin the holder, and the holder includes a visual indicator and/orsurface texturing indicating the location of the magnet within theholder. The magnet has a total field strength of about 800-1200 gauss.

[0006] The mounting surface includes a ferrous material, and in oneembodiment, the mounting surface is a ferrous material. The mountingsurface may also include a non-ferrous material with a ferrous materialadjacent thereto which interacts with the magnet to secure the holder tothe mounting surface. The ferrous material may be secured with a rivetor other mechanical fastening device.

[0007] In another aspect, the present invention provides a method forsecuring a beverage container to a mounting surface. The method includesproviding a holder adapted to receive the beverage container, the holderbeing operatively engaged with a magnet, and placing the holder adjacentto the mounting surface. The magnet is operable to interact with themounting surface and secure the holder and beverage container to themounting surface, with a side of the beverage container being at leastsubstantially parallel to the mounting surface.

[0008] Another aspect of the present invention provides a method ofmanufacturing a holder for a beverage container. The method ofmanufacturing includes forming a sleeve portion of the holder, with thesleeve portion being adapted to receive the beverage container. A magnetis secured to the sleeve portion in a position such that the side of thebeverage container is substantially parallel to a mounting surface whenthe beverage container is located in the sleeve and the holder isengaged with the mounting surface. A base portion may be formed andsecured to a first end of the sleeve, substantially closing the firstend of the sleeve. The sleeve portion may be formed by injection moldingan insulation material into a sleeve form. The sleeve portion may alsobe formed by stitching end portions of a rectangular fabric together toform the sleeve portion. A pouch may also be stitched to the sleeve, thepouch being adapted to receive the magnet, and the magnet inserted intothe pouch. The magnet may also be secured to the sleeve with anadhesive, where the adhesive is applied to at least one of the magnetand the sleeve portion, the magnet is positioned against the sleeveportion, and the adhesive is cured to secure the magnet to the sleeveportion. The magnet may also be secured to the sleeve by inserting themagnet into a preformed aperture in the sleeve.

[0009] In another aspect, the present invention provides a beveragecontainer holder including holding means for holding a beveragecontainer, and mounting means for mounting the holding means to amounting surface. The mounting means is secured to the holding meanssuch that, when the beverage container is located in the holding meansand the holding means is mounted to the mounting surface, a side of thebeverage container is at least substantially parallel to the mountingsurface. The mounting means may include a magnet which is secured to theholding means.

[0010] Yet another aspect of the present invention provides a system forholding a beverage container. The system includes a beverage container,a holder adapted to receive the beverage container, a magnet operativelyengaged with the holder, and a mounting surface operative to engage withthe magnet and secure the holder to the mounting surface. When theholder is secured to the mounting surface, a side of the beveragecontainer is substantially parallel to the mounting surface. Themounting surface may be substantially vertical.

[0011] These and other advantages and features of the invention willbecome apparent from the following description of the invention takentogether with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012]FIG. 1 is a perspective illustration of a beverage containerholder for one embodiment of the present invention;

[0013]FIG. 2 is an illustration of a pouch adapted to receive a magnetfor one embodiment of the present invention;

[0014]FIG. 3 is a perspective illustration of a beverage containerholder for another embodiment of the present invention;

[0015]FIG. 4 is a perspective illustration of a beverage containerholder for another embodiment of the present invention;

[0016]FIG. 5 is a perspective illustration of a beverage containerholder mounted to a mounting surface for one embodiment of the presentinvention;

[0017]FIG. 6 is a perspective illustration of a beverage containerholder mounted to a mounting surface for another embodiment of thepresent invention;

[0018]FIG. 7 is a perspective illustration of a beverage containerholder mounted to a mounting surface for another embodiment of thepresent invention;

[0019]FIG. 8 is a diagrammatic representation of a non-ferrous surfacehaving a strip of ferrous material attached thereto according to oneembodiment of the present invention;

[0020]FIG. 9 is a diagrammatic representation of a non-ferrous surfacehaving a number of ferrous plates attached thereto according to anembodiment of the present invention;

[0021]FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional illustration of a beverage containerholder having an embedded magnet according to one embodiment of thepresent invention;

[0022]FIG. 11 is a perspective illustration of a beverage containerholder having an embedded magnet and a visual and textured magnetlocation indicator according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023]FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional illustration of a beverage containerholder having an embedded magnet according to one embodiment of thepresent invention;

[0024]FIG. 13 is a perspective illustration of a beverage containerholder having multiple magnets for an embodiment of the presentinvention;

[0025]FIG. 14 is a perspective illustration of a beverage containerholder having a magnetic strip according to an embodiment of the presentinvention;

[0026]FIG. 15 is a perspective illustration of a beverage containerholder having multiple magnets for one embodiment of the presentinvention;

[0027]FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional illustration of a beverage containerholder mounted to a mounting surface in which the mounting surface andbeverage container holder include a bar magnet;

[0028]FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional illustration of a beverage containerholder mounted to a mounting surface in which the mounting surface andbeverage container holder include a disk magnet; and

[0029]FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional illustration of a beverage containerholder mounted to a mounting surface in which the mounting surface andbeverage container holder include interlocking clips.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] Referring to FIG. 1, an illustration of a beverage containerholder 20 of one embodiment of the present invention is described. Thebeverage container holder 20 includes a sleeve 24 into which a beveragecontainer 28 may be placed. The beverage container holder 20 alsoincludes a magnet 32 which is secured to the sleeve 24. The beveragecontainer holder 20 may also include a base 37 which helps to preventthe beverage container 28 from sliding completely through the sleeve 24and can provide additional insulation. The magnet 32 serves to mountcontainer holder 20 to any mounting surface. As used herein, mountingsurface refers to any surface to which the beverage container holder 20may be mounted. Mounting surfaces include ferrous materials, andnon-ferrous materials which have a ferrous surface associated with themsuch that the magnet 32 has a sufficient magnetic attraction to hold thebeverage container holder 20 to the mounting surface. A mounting surfacemay also have a second magnet associated therewith, which providesadditional magnetic force to hole the beverage container holder 20 moresecurely to the mounting surface. In this manner, the beverage containerholder 20 may be mounted in positions which are not necessarilypredetermined.

[0031] The orientation of the various components are shown in FIG. 5. Asillustrated in FIG. 5, a plane 34 associated with the cylindrical sideof the beverage container 28 is at least substantially parallel to aplane 35 associated with the longitudinal center line 35 of the magnet32, and also at least substantially parallel to a plane 36 associatedwith a planar mounting surface 44. The base 37 of the holder 20 (and thetop 38 and base (not shown) of the beverage container 28) is at leastsubstantially normal to the plane 36 of the mounting surface 44.

[0032] In the embodiment of FIG. 1, the magnet 32 is affixed to theouter surface of the sleeve 24. The magnet 32 may be affixed in any of anumber of ways. For example, in one embodiment, illustrated in FIG. 2the sleeve 24 comprises flexible fabric, and includes a pouch 39. Thepouch 39 is also formed of flexible fabric, and is secured to the sleeve24 by stitching on at least two sides, and up to four sides. The magnet32, illustrated by dashed lines, is placed within the pouch 39. In thisembodiment, the pouch 39 is sized appropriately such that the magnet 32is secure within the pouch 39, with relatively little movement possible,thus providing a relatively secure mount of the beverage containerholder 20 to the mounting surface.

[0033] In another embodiment, illustrated in FIG. 3, the magnet 32 isaffixed to the sleeve 24 with adhesive. In this embodiment, the sleeve24 may be either a flexible material or a rigid material. The magnet 32may be affixed to the sleeve 24 by applying adhesive to one, or both, ofthe magnet 32 and sleeve 24, placing the magnet 32 adjacent to theappropriate area on the sleeve 24, and allowing the adhesive to cure. Inyet another embodiment, illustrated in FIG. 4, the sleeve 24 is formedof a rigid material having an aperture 40 designed to receive the magnet32. The magnet 32 may be placed in the aperture 40, and secured with anadhesive. Alternatively, the aperture 40 may be sized appropriately suchthat the magnet 32 is held in place by frictional forces. The magnet mayalso be affixed in other fashions, such as, for example, the magnet 32may be affixed to the sleeve 24 with a hook and loop material. Themagnet may also be affixed by a mechanical fastening device, such as arivet or screw.

[0034] Referring again to FIG. 5, the beverage container holder 20 ofthe present invention is illustrated as mounted to a vertical mountingsurface 44. In this embodiment, the mounting surface 44 is a ferrousmaterial. As will be understood, ferrous material is material whichcontains iron, such as steel, and is attracted to a magnet. The magnet32 is of sufficient strength to hold a full beverage container 28, whichis placed in the beverage container holder 20, to the mounting surface44. The magnet 32, in one embodiment, has a total magnetic field ofapproximately 800-1200 gauss. The magnet, in one embodiment is aneodynium 35 magnet with a residual flux density of 12,300 gauss. Aswill be appreciated, when mounting the beverage container holder 20 onthe mounting surface 44, it may be mounted in any location on thatsurface, and hold the beverage container 28 in that position. While theembodiment of FIG. 5 illustrates a relatively large mounting surface towhich the beverage container holder 20 mounts, the mounting surface 44may be only a portion of the surface of a platform.

[0035] In one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 6, a platform 48 has anon-ferrous material 52 as the outside of the mounting surface 44 towhich the beverage container holder 20 may be mounted, and a ferrousmaterial 56 located behind this non-ferrous material 52. The non-ferrousmaterial may be any thickness, provided that the flux between the magnet32 and the ferrous material 56 is sufficient to securely hold thebeverage container 28. As mentioned above, for one embodiment the fluxbetween the magnet 32 and the ferrous material 56 is about 800-1200gauss.

[0036] The platform 48 may be, for example, a boat with the non-ferrousmaterial 52 being fiberglass.

[0037] Other examples of non-ferrous material include plastic, fabric,and non-ferrous metals. The beverage container holder 20 may be mountedin areas which have the ferrous material 56 located behind thenon-ferrous material 52. This configuration may be more aestheticallydesirable in some situations where exposed metal is not desired. Forexample, a boat may have a strip of ferrous material 56 located aroundits circumference, thus creating a mounting surface 44 which extendsalong this strip of ferrous material 56 allowing a beverage containerholder 20 to be mounted anywhere along this strip around the entireboat.

[0038] In another embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 7, ferrous material56 is be located in front of a non-ferrous material 52 to form amounting surface. In this case, the ferrous material 62 is visible, andthe beverage container holder 20 may be mounted thereon. In oneembodiment, the ferrous material 62 is covered with a protective coatingin order to help prevent corrosion from, for example, salt water. Theferrous material 62 may be in the form of a strip of material, asillustrated in FIG. 8. Alternatively, as illustrated in FIG. 8 9, theferrous material may be in the form of decorative plates 66 which aremounted periodically on the external surface of the non-ferrous material52. Thus, a beverage container holder 20 could be mounted directly onthe strip of ferrous material 62, or on any of these decorative plates66.

[0039]FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional illustration of a beverage containerholder 70 of another embodiment of the present invention. The beveragecontainer holder 70 includes an outer sleeve 74 which has an embeddedmagnet 78. In this embodiment, the sleeve 74 of the beverage containerholder 70 includes insulation which helps keep the beverage in thecontainer either hot or cold. The magnet 78 is embedded within thisinsulation, resulting in a sleeve 74 for the beverage container holder70 which is relatively smooth. FIG. 11 is a perspective illustration ofa beverage container holder 70, and a beverage can 28, of thisembodiment. The sleeve 74 of the beverage container holder 70 may alsoinclude a marking 82 or other visual indication of where the magnet 78is located, allowing a user to quickly recognize which side of thebeverage container holder 70 should be placed against the mountingsurface in order to mount the beverage container holder 70. In anotherembodiment, the sleeve 74 of the beverage container holder 70 includesdifferent surface texturing instead of, or in addition to a visualindication. This allows for a user to feel which portion of the beveragecontainer holder 70 should be placed against the ferrous material.Additionally, the surface texturing may include a material which has arelatively high friction, such as a rubberized polymer, which helpsprevent the beverage container holder 70 from sliding when placedagainst the mounting surface. FIG. 11 12 illustrates another embodiment,in which the magnet 78 is located adjacent to the inside surface of thesleeve 74. Such a configuration may result in reduced manufacturingcosts. Furthermore, if the beverage container holder 70 is made of rigidmaterial, an aperture for receiving the magnet 78 may be molded into theinside surface of the sleeve 74, which may then receive the magnet 78and secure it with adhesive or frictional forces.

[0040] The magnet within the beverage container holder has numerousalternative configurations. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 13, abeverage container holder 86 may have two magnets 90, in a verticalorientation with respect to one another. This vertical orientation ofthe magnets 90 help ensure the beverage container holder 86 does notrotate around a single magnet. In another embodiment, illustrated inFIG. 14, a beverage container holder 94 includes a magnet 98 which isconfigured as a vertical strip from the top to the bottom of thebeverage container holder 94. In still a further embodiment, illustratedin FIG. 15, a beverage container holder 102 includes multiple magnets106 located regularly or irregularly around the periphery of thebeverage container holder 102. This configuration allows the beveragecontainer holder 102 to be mounted in more than one orientation relativeto the mounting surface.

[0041] In another embodiment, illustrated in FIG. 16, a mounting surface110 also includes a second magnet 118. In this embodiment, the mountingsurface includes a non-ferrous material 114, and the second magnet 118located on a side of the non-ferrous material 114 which is opposite thesurface which will contact the beverage container holder 20. The secondmagnet 118 is a bar type magnet having a south pole 122 and a north pole126 aligned in an vertical orientation. The magnet 32 of the beveragecontainer holder 20 is also a bar type magnet having a north pole 130and a south pole 132, arranged in a vertical orientation. In thisembodiment, the north pole 130 and the south pole 132 of the magnet 32are aligned in an opposite vertical orientation as the north pole 126and south pole 122 of the second magnet 118. Accordingly, the magnets32, 118 are attracted to each other which works to secure the beveragecontainer holder 20 to the mounting surface 110.

[0042] Having a second magnet 118 associated with the mounting surfaceallows for a stronger interaction with the magnet 32 and the mountingsurface 110 than would be present if the mounting surface simply has aferrous material. Thus, in this embodiment, the non-ferrous material 114may be relatively thick, and/or the magnet 32 may not be required to beas strong as compared to the strength of a magnet required to secure thebeverage container holder 20 to a mounting surface not having a secondmagnet.

[0043] Another embodiment, illustrated in FIG. 17, a mounting surface136 includes a second magnet 140, associated with a non-ferrous surface144. The second magnet 140 is a disk type magnet including a south pole148, and a north pole 152 on opposite sides of the disk. The beveragecontainer holder 20 includes magnet 32, having a north pole 156 and asouth pole 160 located on opposite sides of a disk magnet. In thisembodiment, the second magnet 140 is attached to the non-ferrousmaterial 144 of the mounting surface 136 such that the south pole 148 isoriented toward the surface which will contact the beverage containerholder 20. The magnet 32 is attached to the beverage container holder 20such that the north pole 156 is closest to the mounting surface 136.Accordingly, the magnets 32, 140, are attracted to each other and securethe beverage container holder to the mounting surface 136. Similarly asdescribed above, having the second magnet 140 may allow for a thickernon-ferrous material 144, and/or allow for a magnet 32 associated withthe beverage container holder 20 which is not required to be as strong,relative to what would be required if there were no second magnet 140associated with the mounting surface.

[0044] It will be understood that the invention includes furtherembodiments which may have magnets associated with the mounting surface,such as, for example, a mounting surface having multiple magnetsassociated therewith such that the beverage container holder may bemounted in various positions. Furthermore, the magnet associated withthe mounting surface may be embedded within the non-ferrous material, ormay be located on the side of the mounting surface which contacts thebeverage container holder. Furthermore, magnets associated with themounting surface may be configured to align with the magnets of thebeverage container holders described with reference to FIGS. 13-15.

[0045] In another embodiment, illustrated in FIG. 18, the beveragecontainer holder 20 includes a clip attachment 200. The clip attachment200 is adapted to engage with a clip 204, which is attached to anon-ferrous surface 208. In this embodiment, rivets 212 are used tosecure the clip 204 to the non-ferrous surface 208. The clip attachment200 includes a magnet 216, which is oriented to be attracted to a magnet220 located in the clip 204. In this embodiment, the beverage containerholder 20, and associated beverage container, are held in position inthe clip 204 quite securely.

[0046] Numerous alternatives also exist for the configuration of thebeverage container holder. As mentioned above, the holder may be made ofa flexible material, or a rigid material. The beverage container holdermay have different sizes, in order to accommodate beverage containerswhich are different sizes, such as different sized beverage cans,bottles, cups, or glasses, for example. Alternatively, the beveragecontainer holder may be expandable or adjustable to receive differentsized beverage containers. Furthermore, the beverage container holdermay be large enough to completely cover the beverage container, havingan aperture for a straw, or having a zipper or other closure devicewhich may be opened in order to access the beverage within the beveragecontainer.

[0047] The foregoing discussion of the invention has been presented forpurposes of illustration and description. The foregoing is not intendedto limit the invention to the form or forms disclosed herein. Althoughthe description of the invention has included description of one or moreembodiments and certain variations and modifications, other variationsand modifications are within the scope of the invention, e.g. as may bewithin the skill and knowledge of those in the art, after understandingthe present disclosure. It is intended to obtain rights which includealternative embodiments to the extent permitted, including alternate,interchangeable and/or equivalent structures, functions, ranges or stepsto those claimed, whether or not such alternate, 5 interchangeableand/or equivalent structures, functions, ranges or steps are disclosedherein, and without intending to publicly dedicate any patentablesubject matter.

What is claimed is:
 1. A beverage container holder, comprising: a holderadapted to receive a beverage container; and a magnet operativelyassociated with said holder and operable in interact with a mountingsurface and secure said holder and beverage container to said mountingsurface wherein, when mounted to said mounting surface, the side of thebeverage container is at least substantially parallel to said mountingsurface.
 2. A beverage container holder, as claimed in claim 1, whereinsaid mounting surface is substantially vertical.
 3. A beverage containerholder, as claimed in claim 1, further comprising: a pouch located onsaid holder and adapted to receive said magnet and secure said magnet tosaid holder.
 4. A beverage container holder, as claimed in claim 1,wherein said magnet is secured to said holder with an adhesive.
 5. Abeverage container holder, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said magnet issecured to said holder with a rivet.
 6. A beverage container holder, asclaimed in claim 1, wherein said magnet is embedded within said holder.7. A beverage container holder, as claimed in claim 6, wherein saidholder includes a visual indicator on an outside surface indicating thelocation of said magnet.
 8. A beverage container holder, as claimed inclaim 6, wherein said holder includes surface texturing on an outsidesurface indicating the location of said magnet.
 9. A beverage containerholder, as claimed in claim 8, wherein said surface texturing includes arubberized material.
 10. A beverage container holder, as claimed inclaim 1, wherein a total magnetic field between said magnet and saidmounting surface is about 800-1200 gauss.
 11. A beverage containerholder, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said holder comprises a flexibleinsulation.
 12. A beverage container holder, as claimed in claim 1,wherein said holder comprises a rigid material.
 13. A beverage containerholder, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said mounting surface is aferrous material.
 14. A beverage container holder, as claimed in claim1, wherein said mounting surface is a non-ferrous material with aferrous material located adjacent thereto.
 15. A beverage containerholder, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said ferrous material is securedto said non-ferrous material with at least one rivet.
 16. A beveragecontainer holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein said magnet isoperatively associated with a first clip, and said mounting surfaceincludes a second clip which is adapted to receive said first clip, toform a mechanical lock between said holder and said mounting surface.17. A method for securing a beverage container to a mounting surface,comprising: providing a holder adapted to receive said beveragecontainer, the holder being operatively engaged with a magnet; andplacing said holder adjacent to said mounting surface, wherein saidmagnet is operable to interact with said mounting surface and securesaid holder and beverage container to said mounting surface, wherein aside of the beverage container is at least substantially parallel tosaid mounting surface.
 18. A method for securing a beverage container toa mounting surface, as claimed in claim 17, wherein said mountingsurface is substantially vertical.
 19. A method for securing a beveragecontainer to a mounting surface, as claimed in claim 17, wherein saidholder includes a pouch operatively engaged to said holder, said pouchadapted to receive said magnet, and wherein said magnet is inserted intosaid pouch.
 20. A method for securing a beverage container to a mountingsurface, as claimed in claim 17, wherein said magnet is secured to saidholder with an adhesive.
 21. A method for securing a beverage containerto a mounting surface, as claimed in claim 17, wherein a total magneticfield between said magnet and said mounting surface is about 800-1200gauss.
 22. A method for securing a beverage container to a mountingsurface, as claimed in claim 17, wherein said holder comprises aflexible insulation.
 23. A method for securing a beverage container to amounting surface, as claimed in claim 17, wherein said holder comprisesa rigid material.
 24. A method for securing a beverage container to amounting surface, as claimed in claim 17, wherein said mounting surfaceis a ferrous material.
 25. A method for securing a beverage container toa mounting surface, as claimed in claim 17, wherein said mountingsurface is a non-ferrous material with a ferrous material locatedadjacent thereto.
 26. A method of manufacturing a holder for a beveragecontainer, comprising: forming a sleeve portion of the holder, saidsleeve portion adapted to receive the beverage container; and securing amagnet to said sleeve portion in a position such that a side of thebeverage container is substantially parallel to a mounting surface whenthe beverage container is located in said sleeve and said holder isengaged with the mounting surface.
 27. A method of manufacturing aholder for a beverage container, as claimed in claim 26, wherein saidmounting surface is substantially vertical.
 28. A method ofmanufacturing a holder for a beverage container, as claimed in claim 26,further comprising: forming a base portion of the holder; and securingsaid base portion to a first end of said sleeve, substantially closingsaid first end of said sleeve.
 29. A method of manufacturing a holderfor a beverage container, as claimed in claim 26, wherein said formingstep comprises: injection molding an insulation material into a sleeveform.
 30. A method of manufacturing a holder for a beverage container,as claimed in claim 26, wherein said forming step comprises: stitchingend portions of a rectangle of fabric together to form said sleeveportion.
 31. A method of manufacturing a holder for a beveragecontainer, as claimed in claim 26, wherein said securing step comprises:stitching a pouch onto said sleeve portion, said pouch adapted toreceive said magnet; and inserting said magnet into said pouch.
 32. Amethod of manufacturing a holder for a beverage container, as claimed inclaim 26, wherein said securing step comprises: applying an adhesive toat least one of said magnet and said sleeve portion; and positioningsaid magnet against said sleeve portion; and curing said adhesive tosecure said magnet to said sleeve portion.
 33. A method of manufacturinga holder for a beverage container, as claimed in claim 26, wherein saidsecuring step comprises: inserting said magnet into a preformed aperturein said sleeve.
 34. A beverage container holder, comprising: holdingmeans for holding a beverage container; and mounting means for mountingsaid holding means to a mounting surface, said mounting means beingsecured to said holding means, wherein, when the beverage container islocated in said holding means and said holding means is mounted on saidmounting surface, a side of the beverage container is at leastsubstantially parallel to said mounting surface.
 35. A beveragecontainer holder, as claimed in claim 34, wherein said mounting surfaceis substantially vertical.
 36. A beverage container holder, as claimedin claim 34, wherein said holding means includes a sleeve portionadapted to receive the beverage container.
 37. A beverage containerholder, as claimed in claim 34, wherein said mounting means includes amagnet secured to said holding means.
 38. A system for holding abeverage container; comprising: a beverage container; a holder adaptedto receive said beverage container; a magnet operatively engaged withsaid; and a mounting surface operative to engage said magnet and securesaid holder to said mounting surface, wherein, when said holder issecured to said mounting surface, a side of said beverage container isat least substantially parallel to said mounting surface.
 39. A systemfor holding a beverage container, as claimed in claim 38, wherein saidmounting surface is substantially vertical.
 40. A system for holding abeverage container, as claimed in claim 38, further comprising: a pouchlocated on said holder and adapted to receive said magnet and securesaid magnet to said holder.
 41. A system for holding a beveragecontainer, as claimed in claim 38, wherein said magnet is secured tosaid holder with an adhesive.
 42. A system for holding a beveragecontainer, as claimed in claim 38, wherein said magnet is embeddedwithin said holder.
 43. A system for holding a beverage container, asclaimed in claim 42, wherein said holder includes a visual indicator onan outside surface indicating the location of said magnet.
 44. A systemfor holding a beverage container, as claimed in claim 42, wherein saidholder includes surface texturing on an outside surface indicating thelocation of said magnet.
 45. A system for holding a beverage container,as claimed in claim 44, wherein said surface texturing includes arubberized polymer.
 46. A system for holding a beverage container, asclaimed in claim 38, wherein a total magnetic field between said magnetand said mounting surface is about 800-1200 gauss.
 47. A system forholding a beverage container, as claimed in claim 38, wherein saidholder comprises a flexible insulation.
 48. A system for holding abeverage container, as claimed in claim 38, wherein said holdercomprises a rigid material.
 49. A system for holding a beveragecontainer, as claimed in claim 38, wherein said mounting surface is aferrous material.
 50. A system for holding a beverage container, asclaimed in claim 38, wherein said mounting surface is a non-ferrousmaterial with a ferrous material located adjacent thereto.